Adult vaccination in 11 Central European countries – Calendars are not just for children

Chlibek R, Anca I, André F, Cižman M, Ivaskeviciene I, Mangarov A, Mészner Z, Perenovska P, Pokorn M, Prymula R, Richter D, Salman N, Simurka P, Tamm E, Tešović G, Urbancikova I, Zavadska D, Usonis V. Vaccine. 2012 Jan 4. [Epub ahead of print]

Disease morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases in adults remains an under-recognised and poorly addressed area in Central European countries, and there are currently no universal recommendations. In this sense, the work promoted by CEVAG is filling an important gap. CEVAG recommends the introduction of an adult vaccination calendar, which should include vaccination against diseases that represent a large burden in adults in terms of mortality and morbidity. This calendar could be modified to meet the priorities of individual countries.